Professional electrical calculations for AC motors
🔌 3 Phase Motor Calculations
Motors: 1
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Motor
HP
Voltage
Efficiency %
Power Factor
Service Factor
FLC (A)
SF Current (A)
Conductor
Ground
Breaker (A)
Fuse (A)
Disconnect (A)
NEMA Size
Overload Range
Motor 1
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⚡ Single Phase Motor Calculations
Motors: 1
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Motor
HP
Voltage
Efficiency %
Power Factor
Service Factor
FLC (A)
SF Current (A)
Conductor
Ground
Breaker (A)
Fuse (A)
Disconnect (A)
NEMA Size
Overload Range
Motor 1
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💡 120/277V Motor Calculations
Motors: 1
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Motor
HP
Voltage
Efficiency %
Power Factor
Service Factor
FLC (A)
SF Current (A)
Conductor
Ground
Breaker (A)
Fuse (A)
Disconnect (A)
NEMA Size
Overload Range
Motor 1
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📊 Calculation Data Tables
🔌 Wire/Conductor Ampacity Table
📖 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)
NEC Reference: Table 310.15(B)(16) - Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors (75°C Column) Application: Conductor sizing per NEC 430.22 - Motor circuit conductors shall have ampacity ≥ 125% of motor FLC
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Ampacity (A)
Wire Size (AWG/MCM)
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🌍 Ground Wire Sizing Table
📖 NEC Table 250.122
NEC Reference: Table 250.122 - Minimum Size Equipment Grounding Conductors for Grounding Raceway and Equipment Application: Equipment grounding conductor sizing based on overcurrent protection device rating per NEC 250.122(A)
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Breaker Rating (A)
Ground Wire Size (AWG/MCM)
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⚡ NEMA Starter Sizing Table
📖 NEMA ICS 2-2000
NEMA Reference: NEMA ICS 2-2000 Table 2-3.1 - Standard Sizes for AC Magnetic Motor Controllers Application: Motor starter sizing per NEC 430.83 - Motor controller ratings shall not be less than motor nameplate current rating
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NEMA Size
Single Phase HP
Three Phase HP
Max Current (A)
Actions
🛡️ Protection Device Multipliers
📖 NEC Article 430
NEC References:
• 430.52: Motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection
• 430.110: Motor disconnecting means ampacity requirements
• 430.32: Overload protection sizing (115%-125% of nameplate current)
NEC 430.52(C)(1) - Max 250% FLC
NEC 430.52(C)(1) - Max 175% FLC
NEC 430.110(A) - Min 115% SF Current
📏 Standard Protection Device Sizes
📖 NEC 240.6(A)
NEC Reference: NEC 240.6(A) - Standard Ampere Ratings for Fuses and Inverse Time Circuit Breakers Application: Standard ratings for overcurrent protective devices up to 800 amperes
Standard breaker/fuse/disconnect sizes per NEC 240.6(A)
⚠️ For reference only. Consult local electrical codes and qualified electricians.